MAR 13, 2010
When Humanitarian Aid Winds Up in the Wrong Handsb
TIME
In fact, doubts in the last few years about whether relief supplies reach the intended sources in conflict zones have given rise to a whole new way of thinking about humanitarian aid — and caused some to question whether giving aid in times of war does any good at all.
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Non-State PD
Africa
MAR 11, 2010
Public Diplomacy: The World Should Be Teaching Us, Mr. Kristof
The Huffington Post
As suggested by the above remarks, most sadly and importantly, the Peace Corps is not a bilateral program. In essence, "we" (the U.S.) are telling "them" (the "foreigners") what to do (in a gentle way) -- a twentieth-century Cold War one-way-communications propaganda model, granted on an perhaps laudable human level.
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Non-State PD
Americas
MAR 11, 2010
NATO statement endangers patients in Afghanistan
Medecins Sans Frontieres
The suggestion by Mr. Rasmussen that civilian organizations such as MSF should in any way collaborate, or provide 'soft power' to the NATO forces, endangers this understanding and makes the hospitals, patients and staff more likely to be targeted by the opposition forces.
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Eurasia
MAR 9, 2010
Travel Promotion Act: A Win for US Economy and Taxpayers
The Huffington Post
The Act establishes a new public-private partnership to promote the U.S. as a leading destination for international travelers and educate them about U.S. security procedures. This partnership will be funded by a modest $10 fee on overseas travelers who do not pay $131 for a U.S. visa and matched by the travel industry.
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Government PD
Non-State PD
Americas
MAR 8, 2010
US eases Cuba, Iran, Sudan sanctions to allow freer web
BBC News
US technology firms will now be allowed to export online services such as instant messaging and social networks. Companies had not offered such services for fear of violating sanctions.
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Non-State PD
Americas
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